Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). Today nearly 8 out of 10 Americans use a product powered by Marqeta every week. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.
As a Lead Product Manager in Banking and Money Movement, you will be responsible for owning the roadmap for at least one product line – driving new product ideas from inception to launch; partnering with a dedicated engineering team to define technological design and scope; leading cross functional teams to build vendor relationships; implementing product operations and onboard clients; and leading client conversations with sales.
We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remote within the United States or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We’d love for you to join us!
What You’ll Do
Lead and inspire others with a product vision and roadmap Drive new product ideas from inception to launch Partner with a dedicated engineering lead to define technological design and scope including architecture, APIs, data models, migrations, and integrations. Writing and consulting on specs, managing design challenges, and taking the lead in promoting interoperability and scale. Partner with cross functional teams to build vendor relationships, implement product operations and onboard clients Investigate complex problems and design simple solutions for them. Analyze product usage and performance trends to inform product and business decisions Act as technical advisor to educate and evangelize feature(s) with customers via meetings, presentations and other forums What We’re Looking For
6+ years of experience as a Product Manager working on shipping technically complex products and/or platforms. Strong fintech background with banking and money movement knowledge. Experience working directly with engineering teams with a clear understanding of their tradeoffs. Excellent technical acumen, curiosity, and familiarity with new technologies, APIs, programming languages, and databases. Deep customer empathy and experience shaping product direction and execution. A clear communicator, active listener, and cross-organizational relationship builder who can drive for results cross-functionally and influence others within the company. Define and translate a vision into detailed and actionable plans You have a bias towards action, are intellectually curious, execute efficiently, and are relentlessly resourceful. Nice-To-Haves
Experience building infrastructure, APIs, tooling within a growth-startup environment. STEM or business undergraduate. MBA, MS or equivalent a plus. Fintech experience is a plus. Experience building self-service products Typical Process
Application submission Recruiter phone call Hiring manager video call Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls Offer! Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:
National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States. Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.
Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:
National: $121,950 - $162,600 Premium: $137,250 - $183,000 Premium Plus: $152,475 -$203,300 We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
Multiple health insurance options Flexible time off – take what you need Retirement savings program with company contribution Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice Monthly stipend to support our remote work model Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Equal Opportunity, Accommodations, and Privacy
Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants, irrespective of any characteristics protected by law. This includes (but is not limited to) race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We consider qualified applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to criminal histories, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.
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